Mother and child

Although I said I'd calm down, I've neglected to
include Mama in the pix. Here's a shot from today ...

One more round of photos ...

And then I'll calm down ...






Abe and Karla left early this morning to return to Chicago. We've been enjoying a quiet and calm Memorial Day here in Renton.

What could be more Tru?

Here are a couple more photos from the newly expanded family. Abe and Karla arrived last night for a short visit. Today, the whole entourage went to a movie (including Truman). It's been fun!

Some of these photos (such as this one -->)

might be a bit graphic for the faint of heart.

Tru to you ...

Hello from Renton! Yes, it's true -- this beautiful baby is Truman Broderick Wells (not some stock photo from the Gerber model collection). He's an easy-going boy, apparently quite happy with his circumstances.

It has been an interesting 12 days since Truman arrived. Ann flew out here on Mother's Day to help out for a week. Briana picked up the coverage for four days. Bri picked me up at the airport today, then headed back to Portland. I'll be here for a week or so, along with Abe and Karla over the holiday weekend. Maurika is feeling better, but still quite tired. Meanwhile, the Wells household carries on -- Rileigh and Bridger in school, Mark in a new job, and the two dogs curious about the new family member.

Hello from WA...finally!

Hey everyone,

Thought it would only be appropriate to give a hello to everyone before I depart the country. I am not sure my accessibility to the internet while flying around the world with the Navy, but I will update all of you on my travels when I do get a chance to make entries on this site. I would love to hear how you all are doing as well. Email is great, but it seems like someone inevitably gets left off a list. So I will work with this until someone says there is a list that is complete.

Most of you will probably get a chance to see Will this summer as Kelly will be travelling around while I am gone. Hopefully they will be able to make it to the family picnic (put your plugs in now). Will is getting huge and is apparently in the 95th percentile for size among kids his age (6 months). So he is a healthy and very happy baby. He does miss his stay at home uncle, though. We do too, Joey. :)

We are all doing well in Washington and will try to get an update out soon via email. This is my last week in town so I am not sure if it will make it out before I leave, but we won't leave everyone in suspense for too long as to the happenings of the Buyskes in WA.

Love you all!

Matt, Kelly and Will

Add one more!

CONGRATULATIONS Maurika!!! Yay for adding another one to the bunch. We'll all be expecting lots of pictures! This year seems to be a good one for baby boys - anyone else up to the challenge!?

thanks to all who supported Relay

Hey guys!! I just wanted you to see a picture of my coach, Jeremy. This is the guy I was talking about who earlier this year overcame testicular cancer! He is now in his 3rd month of remission! The weather was absolutely gorgeous for the Relay for Life walk and I made it all night! I was exhausted the next day, but it was well worth it! Thank you all for your wonderful support and I hope you all have an awesome week!!

birthday boy

Hey all....just wanted to wish joey a happy 25th!!! wow....he is old! it is on may 8th...so drop him a line or card and wish him the same!

From One to the Other

Just wanted to let you all know that our MSU savior Travis Lulay signed with my favorite NFL team this week. Yes, Travis Lulay will battle it out for a roster spot with the Seattle Seahawks. I just wanted to mention this and then include a picture of the Grizzly killer. Lulay, Lulay, Lulay, Lulay! (sing to the tune of Ole!)